recurrence

American  

[ri-kur-uhns, -kuhr-] / rɪˈkɜr əns, -ˈkʌr- /

noun

1. an act or instance of recurring. recurring.

2. return to a previous condition, habit, subject, etc.

3. recourse.

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Etymology

Origin of recurrence

First recorded in 1640–50; recur + -ence

Example Sentences

Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country has the "necessary will" to put an end to the war but demanded certain guarantees to prevent the recurrence of any future aggression.

From BBC

After training, the model was able to predict metastasis and colon cancer recurrence with nearly 80% accuracy, outperforming existing methods.

From Science Daily

These vaccines may ward off cancer in patients who have been treated for the disease, but are at high risk for recurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both cancers are known for being aggressive and prone to recurrence.

From Science Daily

Mr. Macmillan doesn’t lose sight of the central truths about clinical depression: that the causes are often inscrutable, its persistence can be intractable, and temporary relief often leads only to recurrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• frequency
• repetition